Take a Walk

You can’t beat your own two feet! Walking is free, easy, and effective at helping you keep weight off. Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life. For example, regular brisk walking can help you: Maintain a healthy weight, prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Wait, there’s more! Like any physical activity, walking is good for your heart, your health, and your spirits. Getting outside boosts your mood, too.

A few pointers:

Walk with a friend- even a four-legged one

Invest in comfortable shoes-supportive, cushioned, and roomy in the toe box. It’s worth it to be fitted properly in a sports footwear store.

Start at whatever pace and length of time you’re comfortable with, even if it’s walking down to the mailbox and back.

And while you’re at it, wear non-restrictive clothing that has some stretch it’s easier to move and it’ll put you in an “active” mindset.

Make it fun-listen to music or a audiobook, try a different route each day, guess how many steps it’ll take to get to the next tree.

Past Tips

Browse through our past healthy tips to get the knowledge you need to succeed on Weight Watchers.

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